VOLITIVE

Etymology

Adjective

volitive (not comparable)

Of or pertaining the will or volition.

(grammar, of a verb) In the volitive; expressing a wish.

Noun

volitive (countable and uncountable, plural volitives)

(uncountable, linguistics) A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.

(linguistics) A specific volitive form of a verb.

Source: Wiktionary

Vol"i*tive, a. Etym: [See Volition.]

1. Of or pertaining to the will; originating in the will; having the power to will. "They not only perfect the intellectual faculty, but the volitive." Sir M. Hale.

2. (Gram.)

Definition: Used in expressing a wish or permission as, volitive proposition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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